The Versatile Egg


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EGGS ALFONSO  
4
4
1
(1/2−inch) slices Italian bread  
oz. sliced lean cooked ham  
can (15 oz.) tomato sauce with diced tomato,  
onion, celery and green pepper  
1
1
/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed  
/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder  
Water  
4
eggs  
1/4 cup (1 oz.) shredded low−moisture part−skim mozzarella  
cheese  
Toast bread. Top each bread slice with 1 ounce of the ham. Set aside.  
In large saucepan or deep skillet over medium heat, stir together sauce  
and seasonings. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat to keep sauce gently  
simmering. Meanwhile, in large saucepan or deep skillet, bring 2 to 3  
inches of water to boiling. Reduce heat to keep water gently simmering.  
Break cold eggs, 1 at a time, into custard cup or saucer or break several  
into bowl. Holding dish close to water’s surface, slip eggs, 1 by 1, into  
water. Cook until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken  
but are not hard, about 3 to 5 minutes.  
For each serving, spoon 1/4 of the sauce over each ham slice. Top  
each with an egg and about 1 tablespoon of cheese.  
Note: The eggs will take on more flavor – and you’ll need one less pan –  
if you poach them in the sauce. Slip eggs into simmering sauce. Cover.  
Cook until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are  
not hard, about 7 to 8 minutes.  
EGGS ALFONSO  
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